Lead Fire Sprinkler Technician – Field Installations

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle

Ownership plan eligibility

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety seeks a Fire Sprinkler Foreman to interpret drawings, delegate tasks, and install or retrofit fire suppression systems on construction sites. You will ensure work aligns with plans and is completed safely and on schedule.

You will manage materials, update site progress, train crew members, and communicate changes to the manager. A valid state driver’s license and knowledge of fire codes are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pipefitting, plumbing regulations, and fire protection codes.
• Ability to display knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to act in a lead capacity.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Interpret installation drawings to fulfill project requirements.
• Delegate tasks to fitters, mechanics and assistants to meet deadlines.
• Install and test fire suppression equipment in new or retrofit projects.
• Follow plans and communicate design changes as needed for site requirements.
• Be responsible for materials delivered to site and minor fabrication.
• Update daily installation progress notes on contract drawings.
• Inform manager of necessary order changes.
• Instruct and train helpers and apprentices in installation processes.
• Complete and maintain all paperwork accurately.
• Maintain vehicle and tools per company policy.
• Use hand tools and power tools (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Code compliance knowledge

Documentation

Education

Pipefitting knowledge

Plumbing regulations knowledge

Fire protection codes knowledge

Driver's license

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety seeks a Fire Sprinkler Foreman to interpret drawings, delegate tasks, and install or retrofit fire suppression systems on construction sites. You will ensure work aligns with plans and is completed safely and on schedule.

You will manage materials, update site progress, train crew members, and communicate changes to the manager. A valid state driver’s license and knowledge of fire codes are required.